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GEOL 1304 - Historical Geology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Core: Core 030

A comprehensive survey of the history of life and major events in the physical development of Earth as interpreted from rocks and fossils. Introduction to the history of the earth and its past inhabitants. Provides a broad overview of fossil records as evidence of the various kinds of plants and animals that have existed on earth.

Prerequisite(s): TSI ELAR (Reading and Writing) requirement met; Credit for or concurrent enrollment in GEOL 1303 
Type: ACAD